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Where you stay on your visit to Bar Har Harbor and Acadia National Park adds flavor and character to your vacation. Luxurious inns, hotels and B&Bs provide personal attention and pampering. Maine vacation rentals, camping and cottages let you be independent. Whether you bring the kids and in-laws, or just your sweetie, you want to stay at a place that’s special – a place where you can relax and refresh. And that’s exactly what you get at Bar Harbor.

Accommodations in this Maine and New England vacation spot range from rustic Acadia National Park camping sites to luxurious ocean-view suites, and at price points to suit everyone from the budget conscious to lavish spenders. Romantic boutique hotels, personal and cozy B&Bs, or woodland camping with nature right outside your tent flap, every lodging is unique.

Capture days gone by in a fabulous historic inn or get away from it all in a private ocean-front cottage.

Pack your sporting gear and rough it or melt into a world of creature comforts and VIP treatment.

Nestled in downtown Bar Harbor, and just moments away from Acadia National Park, The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina offers breathtaking views of Frenchman's Bay and the ocean beyond. With the finest guest accommodations and unsurpassed hospitality, Harborside is the perfect destination for family vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, and business conferences. The hotel has 187 deluxe guest rooms and suites. Each room includes a semi private balcony, luxurious linens, and your choice of king or two double beds. Our deluxe guest rooms have the added features of marble bathrooms, flat panel televisions and the finest amenities available. For the utmost in superior accommodations, The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina offers deluxe studios, one, two, and three bedroom suites.

Bar Harbor’s Ivy Manor Inn is located in downtown Bar Harbor on historic Main Street across from the Village Green. Walk to everything the village has to offer–pubs, fancy dining, the Town Pier with whale watching and sunset cruises, galleries, shops–you name it, it is all right here, right outside the door, so you can leave your car safely tucked away in our private parking space.

Acadia National Park is also right here. Hop the bus from the green, or walk to the village connector. Ivy Manor Inn is at the hub of island activities.

No need to compromise comfort for convenience, though. This historic Maine inn boasts old world glamor, classic decor, and modern amenities. Settle in and unwind. Our unhurried pace, gracious charm, and attentive service will have you relaxed in no time.

The Inn has been extensively renovated over the years to provide guests with the luxuries and conveniences modern travelers desire, while maintaining the character, history, and traditions of our property.

On the shore of Bass Harbor and close to Acadia National Park, the Bass Harbor Cottages and Country Inn offer a peaceful, waterfront setting for vacation or retreat. Located on the 'quiet side' of Mount Desert Island, our harbor-front cottages have spectacular views of the water from a country-garden setting. The Cottages have decks, queen beds, fireplaces, saunas, living areas, full kitchen, cable television and can accommodate up to six guests. The Country Inn is reminiscent of a by-gone era and offers comfortable rooms for two with air-conditioning. queen and twin beds, fireplaces, in-room refrigerators, cable, in-room coffee and private baths. Stroll across the lawn as you mosey down to the water's edge - or launch your kayak with the tide! Hear the wind whistle through the trees. Bring your laptop for free wifi. We are close to restaurants, libraries, grocery stores and all of the essentials.

Enjoy spectacular sunrises and strolls along our private beach. Watch the tides ebb & flow from your seaside cottage. Each cabin ideally for 2 people has shower, CCTV, air, heat, coffee, housekeeping, and phones. Two cabins with kitchenettes are five feet from the waters edge at high tide. Located on Rt. 3, Hulls Cove. Just 5 min. to town and 1 min. to Acadia. Food & bev. May to October Rates:Off Season daily:weekly:$55-$75 $365-$505 Memorial Day Weekend-6/20 $75-$95 $505-$645 6/20-Labor Day Weekend $120-$150 $810-$1020 9/8-10/20 $105-$120 $715-$820

Quiet, affordable, family camping. Closest to Bar Harbor and Acadia Park. Secluded campsites for tents and large RV's. Beautiful ocean and mountain views. Large heated pool, play area, rec hall, clean modern bath houses, hot showers. Family owned and run for over 25 years. Satisfaction and return business is our goal. Write for a brochure package. Sorry no reservations. Memorial Day - Columbus Day Rates: $30-$42

OVER 400 VACATION RENTALS TO CHOOSE FROM!
Are you seeking a grand, oceanfront estate, a quaint cottage in Bar Harbor, or is a cozy cabin nestled in the pines near Acadia National Park more your style? The Knowles Company has been delighting vacationers with exceptional rental properties on Maine's Mount Desert Island for more than 100 years. The secret of our enduring success is integrity and an unsurpassed level of attention to our clients' and customers' needs. With an inventory of more than 400 carefully selected homes, we will help you find the property that best meets your requirements as to size, location, price and any other special needs that you might have. One of our full-time, experienced rental agents, Kate Chaplin, Nikki Hooper, or Lynn Zaman, will work closely with you through each step of the rental process, communicating frequently to answer your questions and keep you informed of our progress. All of our listings are near Acadia National Park.

Enjoy your vacation on Mount Desert Island in your own cottage close to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. All of our cottages are on the water, either on the ocean in Bass Harbor or on Hodgdon Pond. The entire eastern side of the pond is owned by Acadia and is totally undeveloped.

Offering stunning views of the ocean and mountains, Hampton Inn Bar Harbor is set in a private, secluded location, just a short walk from downtown Bar Harbor. Each guest room at this Bar Harbor hotel features upscale design and homelike amenities including free WiFi, a refrigerator, work desk and coffeemaker. Browse channels on the 42-inch LED TV and sleep well in the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Upgrade to a comfortable suite for more space and amenities, including a balcony with wonderful ocean views. Join us each morning for Hampton’s free hot breakfast buffet, featuring our famous freshly baked waffles.

Enjoy fantastic amenities at this hotel including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a whirlpool, fitness center, and free 24-hour business center.

Acadia Getaway offers a House (for up to 6) and a Cabin (for 1-2) at affordable prices. More details on our website

The House -- Comfortable, clean, well-equipped home; the perfect vacation headquarters for a family or for one or two couples with 2 bedrooms, loft & pullout queen couch, 2 full baths, fully equipped kitchen, WIFI, deck, grill, and gardens.

The Cabin -- Secluded, romantic, rustic yet comfortable with all you need in a base camp or quiet retreat while exploring the area. Queen bed, full bath, kitchen basics, WIFI, deck & grill.

The House and Cabin are apart with separate driveways. Short walk/bike to the Carriage Road system, on Island Explorer routes, one mile west of park headquarters and Eagle Lake, and 3.5 miles from downtown Bar Harbor. Open May-Oct.

The Moorings Inn offers suites, singles, doubles, and cottages for your family vacation needs, located on the ocean with views of Somes Sound. There are two additional accommodations off the premises of the main house, but with ocean views of Southwest Harbor and the mountains. With extraordinary views, tastefully decorated rooms and the ocean at your fingertips,your vacation is bound to be a memorable one.

Acadia Cottage Rentals offers a large inventory of distinctive Downeast" Maine vacation rentals in a variety of settings. Most properties are fully furnished and equipped including linens and towels. Some offer special amenities

Bass Harbor Inn, a totally restored 1870 house convenient to the wonders of Acadia National Park, is located in the center of an unspoiled working village that shelters the region's largest lobster fishing fleet. Here, on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island away from the hustle and bustle, is life as it has been lived in Maine for generations.

Two and three bedroom town homes, fully furnished w/views of Frenchman Bay. All have full kitchens & daily maid service, electric fireplaces and balconies. Two day minimum, weekly rates available. Breakfast included for four people in a two bedroom and six people in a three bedroom. May - Oct.

A Colonial-style Inn within a minute's walk to Bar Harbor's waterfront, restaurants, shops, and bike and kayak rentals. Minutes from Acadia National Park and Kebo Valley Golf Club. Spacious, finely appointed rooms, suites, and kitchenettes. All with private baths, cable TV, telephone, and air conditioning. Off-street parking. AAA three diamond. Open Year-Round.Rates: High Season $99-$245; Nov-April $90-$145.

4-story fireproof building. All new rooms. AAA Three Diamond, elevator, AC, refrigerators and microwave ovens, color cable TV, guest computer in lobby. Free local shuttle in season. Complimentary continental breakfast. Unmatched views of Frenchman Bay from your balcony. Sun-drenched pool located in a quiet glade. Free from noise of busy Rte. 3, yet near village and Acadia National Park. Pet friendly. AAA Member discount. 4 spacious suites also. We may be hard to find, but it's worth the effort. Open Mid-May to Mid-Ocober.Rates: high season $161-$249 (2 people); off season $85-$191 (2 people)

79 rooms on 14 quiet hilltop acres, built on the former site of the Mary Roberts Rinehart Estate. Most units with balconies and spectacular ocean views. Breakfast and dinner served in our Looking Glass Restaurant (formerly Rinehart Restaurant). Heated outdoor pool. Moments from Acadia National Park, Kebo Valley Golf, and the village of Bar Harbor. Pet Friendly. Open May through October. Rates: high season $109-$269; spring $65-$169; fall $85-$199.

Exceptionally clean and well maintained vintage motor court located within minutes of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Our cottages and units offer queen beds, full kitchenettes, A/C, heat, color cable TV, and full bathrooms. We are only a short walk to a private rocky beach with picturesque views of Frenchman's Bay. We have heated pool and picnic area for your enjoyment. Pets welcome.Rates: high season $105-130 off season $72-94

11 self-catering cottages ranging from queen studios to king suites. Cottages are nestled into a lightly-wooded setting that offers peace and privacy, yet are still within short walking distance to great restaurants, shops, the harbor, and bike and kayak rentals.

Isleview is conveniently located less than one mile from Mt. Desert Island and just minutes away from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine. Isleview offers a variety of cottages and motel rooms to meet your needs. Our cottages are available with 1 Queen or two double beds and include cable TV, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, small refrigerator, Microwave, heat and A/C and bathroom with shower. Check out our Budget Rooms for a low cost option. All units are non smoking. Rates $48-$135.

Escape to tranquility, and pamper yourself with the pleasures of our ocean front hideaway. From the elegant cuisine, to the gracious warmth of our eight individually appointed rooms, we offer a unique setting for your vacation, retreat, or special occasion. Private beach, pool, sauna & steam bath. Information & reservations - 207-288-4204. Fax 207-288-5573. Open May thru October

A comfy RV? A tent under the stars? A cozy rental cabin or cottage? No matter how you like to camp, you'll love the view and all there is to do at Bar Harbor Camping Resorts. Rent a cozy log cabin at Narrows Too and enjoy all the fun of camping without hauling an RV or pitching a tent! All our rustic cabins sleep five (one twin/queen bunk bed and one twin/twin bunk bed). They include electricity, inside and outside lights, a refrigerator and microwave, an outside faucet, picnic table, and community fire circle. Bathroom facilities are nearby. Bring your own linens and kitchen supplies!

Our place.sleeps up to 10 people. (Pet and smoke free.) Also, due to allergies no cooking of shellfish. Enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to town and the know that you are just a short distance to Acadia Natonal Park. You are a short walk to a few places that serve coffee and a quick bite to eat if that is what you like to do in the morning.We want you to be comfortable and feel at home here in our rental. Since one of the houses on the property is my son's home, we will be there to make sure you have everything you need. Just give us a call day or night. We will do what we can to help or fix whatever might be wrong.

Eight rustic cottages surrounded by trees on secluded Emery Cove in Frenchman Bay. Furnished for light housekeeping, including gas stove w/oven, refrigerator, cooking and eating utensils, heaters, cable TV, WiFi and linens for bed, bath and kitchen. Dock, rowboats, picnic tables, and barbecue grills available for guests. Kayaks available for rent. See web site for availability, rates and lots of photos! Weekly rentals only, from Sat. to Sat. Open May-Oct. No smoking, no pets.Rates: high season $790-$1654; off season $632-$1323.

Overview: With the best downtown location in the heart of Bar Harbor, The Bar Harbor Villager Motel is just a 5 minute walk to shops, restaurants, activities, and the beautiful Bar Harbor waterfront. Acadia National Park is just 2 miles away, and the free Island Explorer shuttle to Acadia departs from just around the corner.

Rates vary depending on room type and dates of stay, and apply to single or double occupancy, and exclude 9% State of Maine lodging tax.

Children ages 12 and under stay free. Additional adults (ages 13 and up) above standard double occupancy will increase the rate by $10 per additional person per night. Cots and cribs are available upon request (may incur additional fee).

Acadia Yurts offers weekly rental units, in the form of a yurt, to people in search of a unique Acadia/Mount Desert Island experience. We are located on the “Quiet-Side” of Mount Desert Island, in Southwest Harbor on the Seal Cove Road. This private, 5 acre property, offers guests easy access to Acadia National Park and the surrounding towns of MDI and Ellsworth. A Yurt is an ancient, tent-like, circular dwelling structure that originated in Asia. A very remarkable vacation experience!

AAA . A lovely 1876 Victorian B&B located on the historic corridor. Ten rooms plus three 2-bedroom suites, nonsmoking, all with private baths, some with fireplace or private porch. Full, hot breakfast & afternoon tea. Free wireless internet available. Short walk to restaurants, shops & the waterfront, minutes from Acadia National Park. Open May1-Oct31. Rates: high season $139-$249; off season $89-$199.

Our home and cottages share 500 feet of bold granite shoreline with a southwesterly exposure on Blue Hill Bay. Along with my husband and family, I invite you to share the sunsets in our private and uncommercial 7-acre setting.

Welcome to Summer House Cottage Rentals in Northeast Harbor, Maine. We specialize in finding the right vacation rental for you and your family. We feature rentals in all villages on Mount Desert Island and nearby coastal communities, and in a wide array of styles_ÑÓfrom a dramatic contemporary overlooking the bold oceanfront, to a secluded retreat on a serene lake, to sophisticated and convenient townhouses and off-the-beaten path, private, secure estates. Contact us today so we can help you find your Summer House. email: inquiries@summerhousecottagerentals.com

With a history of hospitality, spectacular scenery, and innate charm… Balance Rock Inn has it all.

Built as a family “cottage” in 1903, when wealthy tycoons selected the most desirable locations along the rocky, island-studded Maine coast for their summer season mansions, Balance Rock Inn today presents romantic ambiance of times gone by and luxury amenities to make your vacation relaxing and unforgettable.

Set on a secluded tree-covered property with panoramic views of Frenchman’s Bay the Inn commands a breathtaking waterfront location on a promontory of nearly three acres, jutting into the ocean. The Inn offers a tremendous sense of privacy and serenity, yet steps away lies downtown Bar Harbor with its village green and many fine shops and restaurants.

A small intimate hotel located on Frenchman's Bay. Twenty-six elegantly appointed rooms with oceanfront balconies. Peaceful setting, small outdoor heated pool. Village of Bar Harbor within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle service to Bar Harbor Airport and downtown. Attractively landscaped grounds offer beauty and privacy. Deluxe continental breakfast included. May to October Rates: high season $325; off season $195 - $265.

Located in the center of Bar Harbor on the Village Green, The Acadia Hotel – Downtown is Bar Harbor’s premier boutique hotel. Complementary bicycles, modern amenities, large outdoor hot tub, and reasonably priced immaculate guest rooms/suites make this hotel a top pick! Newly renovated with AC, TVs, private baths and parking. Open Year Round

Located on a quiet side street, The Elmhurst Inn is an easy walk to Bar Harbor’s many restaurants, shops, galleries and waterfront. Gardens surround the inn, creating a calm and private retreat. Family-owned, the inn has been newly renovated with crisp, clean colors and updated furnishings.

Breakfast, an afternoon social, and knowledgeable advice about the area and Acadia National Park are just the beginning of the what The Elmhurst Inn has to offer. Our linens and amenities are carefully chosen to please discriminating travelers. All rooms have private baths, some have private balconies and others have working fireplaces. Off street parking is free for all guests. The inn’s living room has a fireplace that welcomes on chilly days, and a spacious verandah for relaxing and shedding every care.